Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool on alert as Raul is tipped to leave Real Madrid for nothing
Liverpool have been linked with a shock move for Real Madrid icon Raul.[LNB]The 32-year-old is no longer a regular at the Bernabeu, starting just nine of 29 La Liga games since Manuel Pellegrini became boss in the summer.[LNB]And the Madrid captain, who has played more than 700 games for the Spanish giants, could be set for a summer exit.[LNB] Future pals? Raul lines up against Liverpool's Martin Skrtel (left) last season[LNB] [LNB]Raul has previously suggested he would be tempted by a shot a Barclays Premier League football before the end of his career and Liverpool are said to be offering a two-year contract.[LNB]There has also been long-standing interest from the United States, where Raul could net a luctative swansong, but the Anfield option would be tempting if he feels his time at Madrid has come to a natural end.[LNB] One-club man: Raul celebrates scoring for Real Madrid back in 1997[LNB]However, it should be noted that Liverpool's interest emanates from the Catalan press rather than the Spanish capital, and Raul has not spoken out against his treatment by Pellegrini.[LNB]Rafa Benitez would be looking for a free transfer for Raul, though Madrid have him on 'lifetime contract' and it is suggested they would be more amenable to him leaving for the MLS.[LNB] Chelsea bid £70m for Raul, claims the Real Madrid captain's agentBenitez desperate to finish fourth and keep Liverpool star Torres sweetRAUL PROFILE: Football's one man Guinness Book of Records Check out Real Madrid in our Stats ZoneLIVERPOOL FC
